News
MoDOT conducts annual statewide winter weather drill
The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill between Oct. 13-15. Motorists may notice an increased number of MoDOT trucks on state routes during the drill, according to a press release. “Going into this winter season, 17% of our snowplow operators have less than one year of experience, and more than…
Community Living
DONNA ERICKSON'S BEST BITES: Put 'World's Best Granola' on breakfast menu
By Donna Erickson Homemade granola is tasty to eat any time of day, but in our family, it’s a staple for fall breakfasts with nonfat plain yogurt and fresh fruit. Not only is granola a nutritious start to the day with its wholesome blend of heart-healthy oats and chopped nuts, but a handful makes a…
Multimedia
Gallery | Highway 92 volleyball
Highway 92 showdown between Kearney and Smithville volleyball Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW: This movie will make you seasick
By Simonie Wilson What starts as a portrait of a free-spirited, fun-loving family of seven a la “Captain Fantastic” quickly turns instead into an emotionally abusive cry for help in “Capsized.” Lily Rabe (“Presumed Innocent,” “Shrinking”) does a balanced job of showing us the effects of long-term abuse in how she alternately neglects and clings…
Opinion
Courier-Tribune: Rooted in community, committed to truth
This week marks National Newspaper Week, which runs Oct. 4 to 10. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Community, Committed to Truth.”For 180 years, we have been honored to tell the stories of our communities, document local history as it unfolds and provide readers with factual, reliable information they can trust. In a time when…